5S AUDIT CHECKLIST

DATE AREA AUDIT BY

LAST AUDIT DATE LAST AUDIT SCORE

0 1 2 3 4 5
NO EFFORT SLIGHT EFFORT MODERATE EFFORT AVERAGE RESULTS ABOVE AVERAGE OUTSTANDING
(MIN ACCEPTABLE) RESULTS RESULTS!

AUDIT SCORE
SORT SET IN ORDER SHINE STANDARDIZE SUSTAIN TOTAL
TOTAL SCORE
No. OF QUEST.
AVG. SCORE

QUESTIONS

SORT SCORE
1. Only the required equipment, tools, furniture and paperwork are present in the area.
2. All trip hazards are removed from all working, standing and walking areas.
TOTAL SCORE

SET IN ORDER SCORE

1. Equipment is clearly identified and placed in properly identified location.
2. Tools have a designated storage area that is within close proximity of the operator/user.
3. Locations for containers, inventory, bins, boxes, etc are clearly defined with signage or markings.
4. PPE, breakers, fire extinguishers are prominently displayed and unobstructed.
5. Floors, aisles and exits are clearly marked.
TOTAL SCORE

SHINE SCORE
1. Equipment and work surfaces are kept clean and in working order.
2. All cleaning equipment is neatly stored and ready for use.
3. All safety related signage is clean, easy to read and not torn or damaged.
TOTAL SCORE

STANDARDIZE SCORE
1. Standard work readily available and used.
2. Previous audit results posted and visible to the entire team.
3. Areas for improvement identified during previous audit have been addressed.
TOTAL SCORE

SUSTAIN SCORE
1. A member of management has participated in a 5S audit within the last 3 audit periods.
2. Time & resources are allocated to 5S activities (e.g. daily/weekly clean-up time, 5S Team Lead).
3. All operators, foreman, supervisors, etc. are assigned 5S activities to be completed once a week.
TOTAL SCORE

AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT